Erai river (Marathi: इरई नदी) is a tributary of Wardha river and is an important river in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. The river originates near Kasarbodi village of Chimur taluka and meets Wardha river near Hadasti village. It has a total length of 78 km and lies entirely within Chandrapur district.[1]

Erai River
Erai river at Ambhora village near Urjanagar
Erai river during monsoon at Ambhora village near Urjanagar
Map
Native nameइरई नदी (Marathi)
Location
StateMaharashtra
DistrictChandrapur
Physical characteristics
SourceNear Kasarbodi village
 • coordinates20°31′N 79°14′E / 20.52°N 79.23°E / 20.52; 79.23
MouthWardha river
 • coordinates
19°52′31″N 79°18′11″E / 19.8754°N 79.3030°E / 19.8754; 79.3030
Length78 km
Basin features
River systemGodavari basin

The river has a dam built on it that is called Erai Dam. The dam provides water to Chandrapur city and to Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station.[1] Zarpat river is a tributary of Erai river and meets it near Mana village.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Erai and Zarpat River Action Plan" (PDF). Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. Retrieved 2019-08-07.[permanent dead link]